How to pronounce predated
Say it like pree-DAY-tid. Predated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
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- pree
- DAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of predated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pree-DAY-tid.
Other ways to say predated
Predated also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- PREE-DAY-tid /ˈpriˈdeɪtɪd/
What does predated mean?
- simple past and past participle of predate How to pronounce predate
Words that rhyme with predated
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Questions about saying predated
How do you pronounce predated?
Say pree-DAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /priˈdeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /priˈdeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predated?
Predated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: pree · DAY · tid.
Is predated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /priˈdeɪtɪd/ (pree-DAY-tid).